haying

Definition of hayingnext
present participle of hay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for haying
Verb
  • Keep lawns breathable by removing leaves, mowing before winter, and avoiding foot traffic or snow piles.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Work is seasonal by nature — mowing jobs in summer, snow removal in winter.
    Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • If the opportunity to sell Romero arises in the summer, Spurs should seriously consider cutting their losses and reinvesting the money in a more reliable defender.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Local reports said Ukrainian missiles hit a power plant and an electrical substation, cutting power to parts of the city.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Murdaugh, a prominent attorney from a South Carolina Lowcountry legal dynasty, was accused of the murders of his wife, Maggie, and 22-year-old son, Paul, at the family’s hunting property in June 2021.
    Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Its gun laws are much stricter than in the United States, but gun ownership is still widespread—especially in rural areas, where they are mostly used for hunting.
    Richard Hall, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Haying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haying. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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